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Scotts Valley water district declares a stage 2 water shortage Share Updated: 7:15 PM PDT May 20, 2021 Share Updated: 7:15 PM PDT May 20, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript WITH 73-PERCENT NOW IN EXTREME OR EXCEPTIONAL DROUGH #T. THE SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT IS JOINING OTHER CENTRAL COAST WATER PROVIDERS.. ASKING RATE PAYERS TO CONSERVE WATER USE. THEY RE EVEN OFFERING TO PAY CUSTOMERS TO CUT BACK. ACTION NEWS REPORTER PHIL GOMEZ WITH MORE IN OUR TOP STORY. All the plants back he er are on drip irrigation JOHN YOST IS ALREADY DOING HIS PART TO CONSERVE WAT ER HE DECIDED TO REPLACE HIS LAWN BECAUSE HE DOESN T LIKE TO MOW GOPHERS WERE TEARING IT UP -AND HE WAS USING A LOT OF WATER TO KEEP IT GREEN THE WATER DISTRICTS I OFFERING ITS CUSTOMERS A ONE DOLLAR A SQUARE FOOT REBATE FOR INSTALLING TURF We haven t seen ail bl since we put this in to see how much we re saving but when we do, we expect to see som ....
In a matter of weeks, Santa Cruz County went from moderate drought to severe drought conditions.National Weather Service meteorologist Brayden Murdock said he was not surprised to see the distinction come so quickly.Murdock said this past winter Santa Cruz County saw between 30-50% less rain than average. It s not the worst we ve ever seen, but it s definitely not close to the best, Murdock said.Coupled with the previous year s subpar rain amounts and water districts are beginning to react.San Lorenzo Valley Water District is moving to stage 2 water restrictions asking customers to conserve 10 to 20%. They re also authorizing two lawn watering days per week and restricting which buildings can be washed.Meanwhile, Scotts Valley Water District s board is expected to vote on stage 2 restrictions next week. The district plans to offer cash and gift card incentives for customers who conserve. Use 15% less, and if you do so we ll put your name in the raffle and raffle off your ....
Water Districts Consider Consolidating Agency Operations Bay City News Service FacebookTwitterEmail Two water districts in Santa Cruz County the San Lorenzo Valley Water District and the Scotts Valley Water District are considering consolidating their operations, officials announced on Wednesday. Both districts draw water from the same series of aquifers in the region known as the Santa Margarita Groundwater Basin. They are also connected through a system that allows the districts to share water during an emergency. Their proximity and shared goals, in addition to staff meeting together regularly, are among reasons representatives believe consolidation may be a good idea. ....